25 September 2025

Building
Future Smart Cities with
Construction Innovations

Habtoor Grand JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

25 September 2025

Quality Control
Transforming Construction Quality
with Augmented Reality

Habtoor Grand JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

25 September 2025

Artificial Intelligence
Technology to Project
Lifecycles

Habtoor Grand JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

25 September 2025

Digital Solutions
Management and Risk Mitigation
Against Natural Disasters

Habtoor Grand JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About the

Summit

The 13th edition of the Digital Construction Summit 2025 will showcase how technology continues to revolutionise the way governments, developers, operators, and construction professionals plan, deliver, and manage buildings and cities.

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About the

Agenda

The event will emphasise the creation of high-quality, sustainable, and resilient structures and infrastructure in an era where digital innovation is paramount. The 2025 Summit will explore how cutting-edge technology can be leveraged to address both historical and contemporary challenges.

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How to

Participate

Exhibit, attend workshops, panel discussions, or demonstrations at the summit to connect with regional decision-makers and industry leaders. Explore sponsorship opportunities to ensure visibility and engagement, maximising your impact to a captive audience.

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Engage with

Experts

This event is an ideal platform to network and interact with respected regional stakeholders including government, project owners, operators, infrastructure specialists, consultants, contractors and technology companies. With several breaks scheduled for networking as well as lunch, you’ll be able to get one-on-one time with panellists and presenters, following on from interactive presentations and Q&A sessions.

Empowering

Future Leaders

Empowering future leaders by connecting minds and equipping the industry with essential knowledge, insights, and tools to drive innovation and transform critical infrastructure for a sustainable and resilient future.

Consultants

Contractors

Engineers

Government

Developers

Manufacturers

Others
The Event

Agenda + Schedule


Future

Smart Cities

Enhancing urban environments to improve equity, accessibility, and quality of life through smart technologies.

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Quality

Industrialised Construction & AR

Transforming construction quality and efficiency while streamlining snagging and quality control processes. Utilising digital tools to enhance stakeholder engagement, streamline workflows, and drive cost efficiencies.

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Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning in Construction

Utilising and exploring AI technology to optimise project lifespans, improve maintenance, and reduce operational costs.

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Resilience

Crisis Management

Deploying predictive modelling and digital solutions for early warning systems and risk mitigation against natural disasters.

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Networking

09:00

Summit & Exhibition opens

The 2025 Digital Construction Summit & Exhibition opens in the main hall at the Habtoor Grand Resort, JBR, Dubai.

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INTRODUCTION

10:30

MC event introduction and welcome

Welcome to the Digital Construction Summit & Exhibition, summit event mechanics and what’s lined up for the day.

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Jason Saundalkar

10:45

Welcome Address

Big Project Middle East’s Head of Content Jason Saundalkar welcomes speakers and delegates to the event and discusses its key themes and focuses.

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Keynote Address

10:55

From Blueprints to Intelligence:
How AI is Rebuilding the Future of Construction

Klemensas Mecejus
Executive Director
AI71

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First Presentation

11:15

Intelligent Construction Ecosystems: Building the Cities of Tomorrow

Fady Kobersy
Sales Director – MENA
RIB Software

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First Panel Discussion

11:30

The Right W’AI’ Forward

Moderator
Karie Akeelah

Confirmed Panelists
Dr. Vitaly Berezka
Hamzeh Nawar
Juan Alberto Tena Florez
Nizar Jegham
Paul Wallett

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Second Presentation

12:15

When Buildings Start to Listen

Kinan Sulaiman
Head of Smart Cities
Innovo Group

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Networking

12:30

Coffee break

Break for coffee, networking and booth engagement.

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Second Panel Discussion

12:50

Robotics & Automation

Moderator
Anas Ayoub

Confirmed Panelists
Dr. Yasemin Nielsen
Douglas Zuzic
Ihab Ramlaw
Pratik Dalai

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Third Presentation

13:35

From Ground to Cloud: A Blueprint for Smart, Connected Construction

Sabarikrishnan Thirunavukkarasu
Regional Head of Sales
Trimble Solutions Middle East

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Networking

13:50

Lunch Break

One hour break for buffet lunch, networking, and exhibition activities.

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Fourth Presentation

14:50

How Digital Technology is Reshaping the AEC industry

Ahmed Balawi
Engineering Manager
Engineering Contracting Company

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Third Panel Discussion

15:05

Next-Generation Digital Twins for Smart Cities

Moderator
Seb Davies

Confirmed Panelists
Alan Crystal
Giuliana Santos
Mohamed Salah Seguen
Samir Abdullah

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Event Wrap-up

15:50

MC closing remarks

Thank you for attending the 2025 Digital Construction Summit & Exhibition.

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2025

Speakers

Our speakers play a vital role in ensuring the quality and credibility of the event, positioning it as a benchmark for the regional market. These industry experts provide valuable knowledge, insights, and address key challenges facing the sector.

If you are interested in contributing to the discussions and sharing your expertise, please reach out to jason.s@cpitrademedia.com to get involved and be part.


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Innovo Group

Kinan Sulaiman

Head Of Smart Cities
Innovo Group

Kinan Sulaiman

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XD House

Anas Ayoub

Founder& CEO
XD House

Anas Ayoub


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RIB Software

Fady Kobersy

Sales Director – MENA
RIB Software

Fady Kobersy

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KEO International Consultants

Juan Alberto Tena Florez

Digital Services Director
KEO International Consultants

Juan Alberto Tena Florez

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Dar Al Handasah

Giuliana Santos

Digital & BIM Landscape Lead
Dar Al Handasah

Giuliana Santos

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KEO International Consultants

Samir Abdullah

Director – Smart Cities
KEO International Consultants

Samir Abdullah


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PlanRadar

Dr. Vitaly Berezka

Regional Head – Central Asia, MENA & APAC (Dubai, UAE)
PlanRadar

Dr. Vitaly Berezka

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Excellence Consortium

Mohamed Salah Seguen

CEO
Excellence Consortium

Mohamed Salah Seguen

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Mott MacDonald

Hamzeh Nawar

Unit Digital Innovation Lead
Mott MacDonald

Hamzeh Nawar

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Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Karie Akeelah

Partner
Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Karie Akeelah


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Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Dr. Yasemin Nielsen

Associate Professor
Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Dr. Yasemin Nielsen

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Gensler

Alan Crystal

Regional Design Technology Manager
Gensler

Alan Crystal

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Engineering Contracting Company

Ahmed Balawi

Engineering Manager
Engineering Contracting Company

Ahmed Balawi

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Trimble Solutions Middle East

Sabarikrishnan Thirunavukkarasu

Regional Head Of Sales
Trimble Solutions Middle East

Sabarikrishnan Thirunavukkarasu


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Rider Levett Bucknall

Seb Davies

Director – Cost Management
Rider Levett Bucknall

Seb Davies

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WSP

Nizar Jegham

Director – Digital Advisory Services Middle East
WSP

Nizar Jegham

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TBH

Pratik Dalai

Senior Consultant
TBH

Pratik Dalai

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Trimble Solutions Middle East

Paul Wallett

Regional Director
TRIMBLE SOLUTIONS MIDDLE EAST

Paul Wallett


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Innovo Group

Douglas Zuzic

Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Innovo Group

Douglas Zuzic

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AI71

Klemensas Mecejus

Executive Director, Head of Advisory
AI71

Klemensas Mecejus

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DuPod – An AMANA Company

Ihab Ramlawi

Managing Director & Co-Founder
DuPod – An AMANA Company

Ihab Ramlawi



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For any further enquiries please contact:

Jason Saundalkar
jason.s@cpitrademedia.com


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Sponsors & Partners



Platinum sponsor

Trimble




Gold Sponsor

ECC




Gold Sponsor

Innovo Group




Gold Sponsor

RIB




Strategic Partner

KEO




Technology Partner

Premier Construction Software




Supporting Partner

DesertBoard




Supporting Partner

RICS




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How to

Participate

Participate in this conference through exhibiting, workshops, panel discussions, or presentations; a prime platform to connect with future business potential and more. Engage with industry leaders shaping purchasing and specification decisions and explore tailored sponsorship opportunities to your KPIs and business objectives.

Contact us to learn more of all the possibilities


Free

Entry

Entrance is free of charge for industry professionals.

Summit

Date & Time

25 Sep 2025, 9am – 3pm

Summit

Venue

Habtoor Grand JBR / Dubai / United Arab Emirates

Get In Touch

Contact us


Content

Jason Saundalkar
Head of Content
+971 4 375 5475
jason.s@cpitrademedia.com

Priyanka Raina
Associate Editor
+971 4 375 5475
priyanka.raina@cpitrademedia.com


Sponsorship

Arif Bari
Sales Director
+971 4 375 5714
arif.bari@cpitrademedia.com


Marketing

Phinson Mathew George
Director of Marketing & Media Operations
+971 4 375 5476
phinson.george@cpitrademedia.com

Lakshmy Manoj
Marketing Executive
+971 4 375 5476
lakshmy.manoj@cpitrademedia.com